French tennis star Gaël Monfils became the oldest ever player to claim an ATP Tour singles title when he won the ASB Classic in Auckland on Saturday, surpassing the previous record set by Roger Federer in 2019.
At the Australian Open, Gael Monfils advanced to the round of 16 by defeating fourth seed Taylor Fritz. In a major upset, the 38-year-old Frenchman claimed victory after trailing in the first set. This achievement marks him as the second-oldest man after Roger Federer to reach this round at Melbourne Park.
Gael Monfils is into the Australian Open fourth round at the ripe old age of 38 - making him the second oldest player ever to do so.
MELBOURNE - French flair topped American firepower as Gael Monfils turned back the clock to dump fourth seed Taylor Fritz out of the Australian Open on Saturday and celebrate his place in the last 16 with a dance on court.
Gael Monfils rallied from a set down to claim a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz in a third-round match at the Australian Open.
Gael Monfils extended his remarkable start to his 22nd season on the ATP Tour with a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-4 upset o
38-year-old French tennis star Gael Monfils has reached the fourth round of the Australian Open. He pulled off a stunning upset against fourth seed Taylor Fritz, winning 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4.
Gael Monfils joined Roger Federer as the only man to reach the Australian Open's fourth round at age 38 or older since the tournament field expanded to 128 players in 1988, coming back to beat No. 4 seed Taylor Fritz 3-6,
Gael Monfils shocks Taylor Fritz to reach last 16 at Australian Open - The 38-year-old defeated a top-five player at a grand slam for the first time since 2008.
Gael Monfils claimed his 13th ATP title in Auckland. The Frenchman played in his 35th ATP final and ousted Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 37 minutes, lifting a trophy and writing history books.
At 38 years and 132 days old, Gael Monfils surpassed Roger Federer’s record to become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title Gael Monfils etched his name on the history books of tennis on ...